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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,983.97, 30,339.36 and 12,420.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,983.97, 30,339.36 and 12,420.54 is: 17,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,983.97 : 30,339.36 = 12,420.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,983.97/30,339.36 = 12,420.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,983.97x = 30,339.36 × 12,420.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,983.97x = 376,831,234.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,831,234.45/21,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,141.18

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